Solid Thick Rata Slab – 330× 60/58 × 19.5cm (400kg)

Solid Thick Rata Slab – 330× 60/58 × 19.5cm (400kg) Ideal for Premium Furniture • River Tables • Rare Timber Collectors Milling Statement: #7-03-01729 This listing is for one large Rata slab. If needed, we can cut it into two shorter slabs (approx. 160/170cm each) to make transport easier. Slab Details • Length: 330cm • Width: 60/58cm (natural live edge) • Thickness: 19.5 cm • Estimated Weight: ~400 kg • Drying: Air-dried for over 10 years • Optional Kiln Drying: +$400 (to bring MC to ~10–14%) This oversized slab can produce an excellent quantity of high-grade Rata planks or be used as a single dramatic feature piece. Overview A magnificent North Rata slab showcasing deep red and purple hues, with extremely dense, fine decorative grain. Hard to find at this size and quality. Perfect for high-end woodworking, custom furniture, or collectors seeking rare, heritage native timbers. About Rata Timber (Metrosideros robusta) One of New Zealand’s rarest and densest hardwoods, prized for its beauty and durability. • Deep red tones with interlocked, decorative grain • Density: ~880–1140 kg/m³ • Extremely hardwearing and long-lasting • Excellent for both indoor and outdoor use • Naturally resistant to decay, wear, and impact Perfect For • Premium dining or conference tables • River tables & resin projects • Bespoke furniture builds • Woodturning, carving & artistic work • High-value timber collectors Pickup & Delivery • Pickup: Kumeu, Auckland (forklift onsite for loading) • Estimated Freight (slab may need to be cut shorter) • North Island: $200-$400 • South Island: $300–$500 Provenance & Story Recovered between 2012–2013 from a remote, long-dead Rata forest near Mt Taranaki. Our bush crew spent over six months extracting these massive ancient trunks by hand in rugged terrain. Every slab carries a piece of New Zealand’s natural heritage — ready to be transformed into your next masterpiece.